4 Choices for April: Who Would You Have Cast?

[Sewer Sirens Podcast]

This may have already been discussed, but I'm curious. There were four actresses up for April in the upcoming movie:

Jane Levy
Anna Kendrick
Elizabeth Olsen
Megan Fox

Obviously Megan Fox got the part, but out of these four, who would've you wanted as April and why.

I would've picked Jane Levy, because I was thinking of her as April before it even was announced that she was up for the part. I think she's a good actress and would fit well as April.

[UGHShellshocked]

I agree with Jane Levy

[TurtleMikey]

Anna Kendrick, but I very much like Megan Fox in the role.

And Elizabeth Olsen is one the last people I'd cast as April.

[BabyTurtles]

I don't know any of these actresses other than Megan Fox, but Jane Levy looks like April, so I'll pick her :D

[plastroncafe]

As a Mirage Purist, I'd choose Jasika Nicole, but...she's not listed.
Woe.

[Anton Chigurh]

I love Anna Kendrick I just don't think she's "April" Jane Levys a good choice

[pdizzle]

Jane levy or anna kendrick would have been great, but personally i really wish they would have cast emma stone (I know she was busy with spider man) but....ive allways thought she'd make a great if not perfect april.

[Lou 500]

Anna Kendrick.

[Sewer Sirens Podcast]

Jane levy or anna kendrick would have been great, but personally i really wish they would have cast emma stone (I know she was busy with spider man) but....ive allways thought she'd make a great if not perfect april.
Agreed! Emma Stone would've been the perfect choice.

[leolao]

My choice for April is Elizabeth Henstridge from Agents of Shield.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Either Jane Levy or Anna Kendrick would be good choices.

[chrisdude]

I can't say I've seen Anna Kendrick or Elizabeth Olsen in anything. But, at least, people like them. I really feel like there's a broad enough range in how April is portrayed, that you could build an April with pretty much anyone. Zoe Saldana could nail the attitude I'd want to see in an April, but I'm sure looks would be a problem for some.

[Lone Ranger Ninjutsu]

I suppose it depends on what kind of April you prefer.
In some instances, she's a struggling reporter. In other Turtles media, she's a young up-and-coming scientist and overall genius. Personally, having grown up with the 2003 show, I prefer the latter. However, seeing how the new film will once again interpret April as a reporter, I find myself at a loss as to who I'd cast. It would have to be an actress with enough acting chops to be in a film where she'd be making constant nods to anthropomorphic, adolescent, turtles who wear color coded Lone Ranger masks and have been trained in ninjutsu, and somehow make it all sound serious in reference, yet still without taking herself too seriously. Surprisingly, it's a lot more complicated in theory than I would have ever imagined.

[pdizzle]

I suppose it depends on what kind of April you prefer.
In some instances, she's a struggling reporter. In other Turtles media, she's a young up-and-coming scientist and overall genius. Personally, having grown up with the 2003 show, I prefer the latter. However, seeing how the new film will once again interpret April as a reporter, I find myself at a loss as to who I'd cast. It would have to be an actress with enough acting chops to be in a film where she'd be making constant nods to anthropomorphic, adolescent, turtles who wear color coded Lone Ranger masks and have been trained in ninjutsu, and somehow make it all sound serious in reference, yet still without taking herself too seriously. Surprisingly, it's a lot more complicated in theory than I would have ever imagined.

Lol.....theres a lot of thought that went into this post.....:lol:
nice reply tho. Now that youve put it out there like that I can see your point.

[Tora]

Anna Kendrick would have killed it as April.

[Shark_Blade]

Elizabeth Olsen, she's amazing in Silent House (creepy movie). Go watch it now!

But I'm cool with Megan Fox either way. :D

[Warhorse]

Eh, Megan Fox, I don't care for the other girls at all. (I think I would have chosen Adrianne Palicki)

[TrickOrTreater]

These two

Jane Levy
Anna Kendrick

were BOTH up for the role?

And they went with Megan Fox?

http://i.imgur.com/puySMq0.gif?1

[Redeemer]

These two

Jane Levy
Anna Kendrick

were BOTH up for the role?

And they went with Megan Fox?

http://i.imgur.com/puySMq0.gif?1

They probably chose her for a few reason, but I imagine between their familiarity with her work and how infamous she is I imagine these were there two main reasons.
Hell I don't keep track of actors or actresses or directors, but when I hear the name Megan Fox I know who she is.
As much grief as the media gives her I really enjoyed her in the 1st transformers.

[TrickOrTreater]

They probably chose her for a few reason, but I imagine between their familiarity with her work and how infamous she is I imagine these were there two main reasons.
Hell I don't keep track of actors or actresses or directors, but when I hear the name Megan Fox I know who she is.
As much grief as the media gives her I really enjoyed her in the 1st transformers.

Well it's a good thing the people behind this movie were more concerned with actors with noteriety, instead of just casting actually good actors that look the part MORE than what they went with.

Film's in GOOD hands.

http://i.imgur.com/6jUHkpP.gif?1

[Lone Ranger Ninjutsu]

Hmm...
Well, if they were going for a younger April O'Neill (like the new show), then I would have suggested Abigail Breslin. She's around the perfect age to pull of the role (only two years older than me) and judging by her ever growing filmography, she's consistently good in everything she's been in, even when she was fairly young (Little Miss Sunshine comes to mind).

Although, if you want a more mature actress playing an April in the vein of the eighties cartoon, I'd recommend someone like Rebecca Mader.

[zkarlette]

Many come to mind like Jane Levy, Isla Fisher, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Christina chastain or even Christina Hendricks.

[turtlefanforever]

she's just the best look and choice overall

[Warhorse]

Something really funny, when I was a kid, and watching the OT, and then seeing the 1990 movie, I really didn't care for that April, and actually thought the main singer, Cindy Herron, from En Vogue, looked more like OT April in their Hold On music video.

Really, just put on your color blinds and look, she's the tall one of the group. At least I thought she looked like old school April in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liT8cILFAV4

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

Kendrick hands down.

[joefsas]

To be honest, the last person i wouldv'e chosen is Megan Fox but meh, what's done is done.
I personly would have liked to see someone a bit older take on the role,
Rose Byrne, Lauren Graham etc

[Warhorse]

To be honest, the last person i wouldv'e chosen is Megan Fox but meh, what's done is done.
I personly would have liked to see someone a bit older take on the role,
Rose Byrne, Lauren Graham etc

Really? Last person I would have chosen would be an actress I can't stand. I don't care how many trophies this chick has, I would have had a sh!t fit if Carey Mulligan was going to play April. Cannot stand that chick at all! She ruined Drive for me, and that movie could have been awesome if it weren't for her bland acting.

This won't be the first time or last time that an undesireable actress was picked for a major role. Hell, even Katie Holmes, who isn't all that great, was in the popular Batman Begins.

[Tazi]

Elizabeth Olsen.

[Kurai]

Anna Kendrick would have been great in the role. Admittedly, the only film I've seen her in is 'Scott Pilgrim VS The World' (which happens to be one of my favorite films of all time), but I feel that she would have been able to pull off the role.

[Olmosa]

Anna Kendrick is annoying and nasally. But if I were the casting first or and had one choice, it would definitely be...RACHEL McADAMS!!!

[Warhorse]

Ooooh, I love Rachel McAdams now. One of my favorites, but so severely underrated.

[alliance]

Annasophia robb

[TrickOrTreater]

Annasophia robb

http://i.imgur.com/hZJFhry.jpg?1

[Warhorse]

Hmm...
Well, if they were going for a younger April O'Neill (like the new show), then I would have suggested Abigail Breslin. She's around the perfect age to pull of the role (only two years older than me) and judging by her ever growing filmography, she's consistently good in everything she's been in, even when she was fairly young (Little Miss Sunshine comes to mind).

Although, if you want a more mature actress playing an April in the vein of the eighties cartoon, I'd recommend someone like Rebecca Mader.

If they were going for a younger April, I would so have picked Chloe Grace Moretz. We already know she is fit and can do action flicks.

[kolaida]

Jane levy or anna kendrick would have been great, but personally i really wish they would have cast emma stone (I know she was busy with spider man) but....ive allways thought she'd make a great if not perfect april.

Agreed! Emma Stone would've been the perfect choice.

Awesome, I've also thought Emma Stone would have been good in the role!

[graphic_content]

When I heard Megan Fox was cast, I pretty much had the same reaction that everyone else did...

...why?

And to make matters worse, Michael Bay used it as a vehicle to announce that she was back in his good graces. (as if we were all holding our breath waiting until the day that happened)

will she be great? one can hope.

was there a better choice? yes, and her name is Anna Kendrick.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Emma Stone!

[Sighphi]

Charlotte Arnold
http://i.imgur.com/GXCPomn.jpg

Karen Gillan
http://i.imgur.com/XyL93vjl.jpg

Deborah Ann Woll
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrni3ciItl1qhis7go1_400.jpg

[graphic_content]

Charlotte Arnold
http://i.imgur.com/GXCPomn.jpg

Karen Gillan
http://i.imgur.com/XyL93vjl.jpg

Deborah Ann Woll
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrni3ciItl1qhis7go1_400.jpg

quite a list, i never realized how many red-headed female actresses were working in Hollywood.

[Andrew NDB]

Anna Kendrick is annoying and nasally. But if I were the casting first or and had one choice, it would definitely be...RACHEL McADAMS!!!

That would actually be a very compelling choice. I dig her. Especially on Red Eye.

[electric_sheep]

Not a fan of neither of theme, Maybe that Ramona chick from Scot Pilgrim vs the world or these chickhttp://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130128060654/judgedredd/images/c/c6/Dredd_Anderson.jpg
Brittany Murphy is dead, right?

[Jester]

I think this chick from Scott Pilgrim should have been April!
http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/mRoffE53BJk/maxresdefault.jpg

Wait....

[Warhorse]

Not a fan of neither of theme, Maybe that Ramona chick from Scot Pilgrim vs the world or these chickhttp://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130128060654/judgedredd/images/c/c6/Dredd_Anderson.jpg


That's a chick? Looks like a guy to me.

[TrickOrTreater]

I think this chick from Scott Pilgrim should have been April!
http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/mRoffE53BJk/maxresdefault.jpg

Wait....

http://i.imgur.com/T9Iv3fh.jpg?1

[electric_sheep]

That's a chick? Looks like a guy to me.

Exactly, April doesn't need to be a supermodel, though i would prefer is she wasn't as ugly as April from 1990 movie.
ironically i think this girl is a model xD

[Warhorse]

Exactly, April doesn't need to be a supermodel, though i would prefer is she wasn't as ugly as April from 1990 movie.
ironically i think this girl is a model xD

Hey, Tom Brady's wife is like a major supermodel, and I think she's fugly. Can't believe she's a victorian secret model, she's got like, no curves, and she has this weird looking face.

[Powder]

That's a chick? Looks like a guy to me.

http://i60.tinypic.com/ne6au8.gif

[kolaida]

I thought Brittany Murphy was very pretty and, yes, she IS dead.....

Also, I don't think chicks should default to looking like guys just 'cause they aren't decked out in make-up. >>

[Sleepingseeker]

I would have really liked to see Chloe Moretz in the role of a younger April - but now after seeing the trailer and the feel of the movie, I would have liked Jane Levy. Wow, Jane has a great look to her - like confident and clever, intelligent and stubborn - the April I think of from the comics.

Megan Fox just doesn't make me think of 'April' - I dunno if its the notoriety or just the general aspect of her features and personality from interviews as well as past performances in other films, but really, she just doesn't pop in my mind when I think 'April'.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

I would have really liked to see Chloe Moretz in the role of a younger April - but now after seeing the trailer and the feel of the movie, I would have liked Jane Levy. Wow, Jane has a great look to her - like confident and clever, intelligent and stubborn - the April I think of from the comics.

Megan Fox just doesn't make me think of 'April' - I dunno if its the notoriety or just the general aspect of her features and personality from interviews as well as past performances in other films, but really, she just doesn't pop in my mind when I think 'April'.

I really dig the idea of Chloe as April if they were trying to go with something similar to the Nick TV show.

Also...

http://www.elle.com/cm/elle/images/BV/elle-jane-levy-43IqFB-medn.jpg

<3 <3 <3

[TrickOrTreater]

I would have really liked to see Chloe Moretz in the role of a younger April - but now after seeing the trailer and the feel of the movie, I would have liked Jane Levy. Wow, Jane has a great look to her - like confident and clever, intelligent and stubborn - the April I think of from the comics.

Megan Fox just doesn't make me think of 'April' - I dunno if its the notoriety or just the general aspect of her features and personality from interviews as well as past performances in other films, but really, she just doesn't pop in my mind when I think 'April'.

I really dig the idea of Chloe as April if they were trying to go with something similar to the Nick TV show.

Also...

http://www.elle.com/cm/elle/images/BV/elle-jane-levy-43IqFB-medn.jpg

<3 <3 <3

One of my personal choices and someone ELSE who was apparently considered for the role.

What a sad turn of events.

[electric_sheep]

I would take this girl over Mega Fox any day.
http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111122518/3499089-5387510883-AyMCrrNCAAAYr1x.jpg%3Alarge

[Warhorse]

One of my personal choices and someone ELSE who was apparently considered for the role.

What a sad turn of events.

Who, Chloe (I would have liked her in the role too)

Out of curiosity, since Michael Bay seems to be using key actors he's worked with in the past, does that mean you wished he used Judith Hoag, who was the first live action April, because he worked with her in Armageddon.